Senior Policy Officer - Sustainability & Marine Planning

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 143,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in Parramatta is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to develop, deliver and evaluate planning and policy projects within the Marine and Water Policy team. You will contribute to reforms aligning with the Marine Estate Management Strategy and interagency governance, providing evidence-based planning options.

You will review planning proposals and environmental planning instruments, translate policy objectives into practical outcomes, and

Qualifications

• A degree in planning, environmental science or management, engineering or a related discipline is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate planning and/or policy projects and initiatives and reforms.
• Represent the DPHI Planning portfolio in marine-estate governance and contribute to actions under the Marine Estate Management Strategy 2018-2028.
• Review planning proposals, strategic plans and environmental planning instruments and provide evidence-based advice on complex planning issues.
• Collaborate with marine estate government agencies and stakeholders to translate policy objectives into practical planning outcomes.

Job description

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in Parramatta is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to develop, deliver and evaluate planning and policy projects within the Marine and Water Policy team. You will contribute to reforms aligning with the Marine Estate Management Strategy and interagency governance, providing evidence-based planning options.

You will review planning proposals and environmental planning instruments, translate policy objectives into practical outcomes, and